 frankenkitty (1900), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
Feb 10, 2006
Ah... it appears my nemesis RAYBOY01 has been the last to sample this beer. This gentleman has repeatedly thrown down the gauntlet to race me to 1000 ratings... then recants as if he simply dropped the glove. I think he is attempting to thwart my perseverance through sheer confusion, but he does not realize that I am a juggernaut, out of control!!!!
Ahem. Yes, well... this beer pours a dark copper with a sediment haze topped with a creamy, cream-colored head. Big, harsh & almighty citrus in the aroma with juicy grapefruit. The alcohol that arrives later is strong and reminds me of my childhood and my mother trying to get my fever down through alcohol sponge baths. Bitter hops are predominant in the flavor with abundant citrus, while malts do not add sweetness as much as add depth. It may be the power of suggestion, but I could swear I also detect caraway. Hopheads rejoice, you’re really going to like this one.
<font size=-4>Purchased at <a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp?PlaceID=1477>Archer Liquors, Chicago, IL 60638<font size=-1>
patrickfannon (271), Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 5, 2009 Draft. Pours clear amber with a moderate off-white head. Aroma of hops, grapefruit, rye, yeast, bread, and malt. Medium to leght bodied. Clean, smooth mouthfeel. Crisp, airy finish. Good brew.
NayTron (30), Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Nov 4, 2009 Smells of hops, florals and caramel. Hoppy, bitter with some sweetness. Hops lingers on with a nice smoothness. This is a really nice beer.
thomson1 (7), Illinois, USA
does not count  Nov 4, 2009 A hoppy flavor that I have yet to tatse. Pours well, whiffs of sweet dank, finished with a burst of floral flavors.
roder60 (1019), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 1, 2009 Pours a clear amber copper color with medium amount of frothy offwhite head. Aroma is a lot of floral hoppiness mixed with a very sweet caramel base. Flavor starts with a slight sticky toffeeish sweetness then drastically shifts into a huge amount of tart bitter citrus hops and a slightly mellowing rye sweet but bitter finish. Finishing dry, but very enjoyable.
dwaggs2 (530), Lee’s Summit, Missouri, USA
Oct 30, 2009 Bottle. Poured a reddish copper color with a faint white head. Aroma was grass, pine, and floral hops. Flavor was very bitter and hops. Very grood beer.
brewski519 (393), Morrisville, North Carolina, USA
Oct 29, 2009 From a bottle this brew pours a copper color with a thin white head. Nice aroma of grapefruit, hops, floral and pine. Incredible hoppy bitter taste with plenty of citrus, caramel, pine and floral notes. This brew is hop lovers dream. Which means it ranks right up there for me. This one is a winner.
bsp77 (191), Minnesota, USA
Oct 29, 2009 Poured from bottle into Nonic Imperial Pint.
Clear orange-red with small head and some lacing. Love the color.
Aroma of very tart grapefruit with some spiciness and slight alcohol. Very noticeable smell.
Very interesting - tart, bitter and spicy, in that order. Definite grapefruit flavor with a bitter and pepper aftertaste. There is a subtle malt balance; the label says it is Belgian and I can see that. I expected a little more noticeable Rye spiciness, but this is one of the strangest, most fascinating beers I have had in awhile, and that definitely counts for something.
Nice smooth medium to full body with moderate carbonation.
One of the most strangely alluring beers I have ever had. Wasn’t sure I liked it at first, but now that I am finishing the glass, I am crushed.
tomthompson89 (1453), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct 25, 2009 On tap at brew pub golden amber pour lotsa foam with lace. nose is hoppy kinda floral and a little sweetness like honey. rye flavor with some nice caramel and hops nice and dry finish. this brewery can do no wrong!!!
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